In Brief
| Venice - 4 nights. |
Day 1 Fly from your chosen airport to Venice. Transfer to the vessel at St. Basilio Maritime Station. Afternoon at leisure before sailing to Riva Sette Martiri for the night. Enjoy a welcome cocktail and dinner on board.
Day 2 Enjoy a morning cruise on the lagoon returning to Venice for lunch. Optional afternoon sightseeing by boat to the islands of Burano, famous for its lacework and Murano, known worldwide for its ancestral glass blowing techniques (bookable locally).
Day 3 An optional morning walking tour includes the Bridge of Sighs and an interior visit of the Doges’ Palace (ticket also valid for the art collection of Museo Correr). Afternoon at leisure for independent exploration. An optional evening of music at Palazzo Zeno, the former home of a Venetian Doge.
Day 4 Morning cruise southwards through the Venice Lagoon to the fishing port of Chioggia, with free time in Chioggia. Cruise back to Venice and moor at St. Basilio Maritime Station for a final afternoon of independent exploration. Alternatively, take an optional afternoon excursion to Padua including a visit to the Basilica of St. Anthony and join the boat back in Venice.
Day 5 Disembark after breakfast and transfer to Venice airport for the return flight to the UK.
Exclusive Summer Departure
5 nights from £855 - 2 August 2011
We have chartered the MS Michelangelo for an exclusive August departure. This arrangement will include one extra night giving a full free day to explore Venice or relax by the small plunge pool on the sundeck surrounded by wonderful vistas of the lagoon. See price panel for supplements, upgrades and flight details. See price panel for supplements, upgrades and flight details.
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